Technology helps in many ways, but the training, skills, and artistic ability of an experienced cosmetic dentist are key in ...

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These can include issues around sensitivity, which are caused by damage to the tooth enamel. If you want to go peroxide-free, look at using formulas with other active ingredients, such as PAP ...

Enjoy the satisfying process of making a cake from scratch and turning it into a work of art. Every stroke of frosting, every decoration, is a step closer to creating a stunning, edible ...

A "serrated blade" found sticking from a rock in the United Kingdom has been identified as a "nearly perfect" prehistoric shark tooth, experts say. It belonged to a Squalicorax falcatus shark ...

as well as eventual tooth decay. Luckily, dental floss is not your only option. Water flossers are an alternative that some may find easier and more enjoyable to use. But are they effective?

Using harder brushes can lead to enamel abrasion, which compromises tooth health. Another prevalent issue is the overuse of whitening toothpaste. Dr Naidoo warns that their abrasive nature can ...

It’s not uncommon for Canadian dentist Brandon Doucet to see patients who are in so much pain that they’ve tried to extract their own teeth. As a dental student, Doucet was inspired by Bernie ...

Inadequate dental care can cause health problems such as gum disease, broken teeth, abscesses, and cysts or tumors in the mouth. Many pet insurance companies cover pet dental expenses for ...

Dental veneers are thin, strong shells that attach to the fronts of your natural teeth. They can be placed on one or more teeth. They’re not considered “fake teeth” like implants or dentures are. In ...

“I remember the head dentist was literally leaned up against the chair with the pliers trying to crack this tooth out,” said Tuszynski. “It was probably the most nerve racking [thing] of the ...

A Corris man has cracked his tooth on a ‘metal clip’ he found in a Lidl apple strudel. After buying a festive treat from the Aberystwyth Lidl on 16 December, Wayne Colquhoun expected hot apple and ...